West Indian-American Day Parade Revelers Not Deterred By Violence

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The West Indian-American Day Parade in Brooklyn was marred by violence again, as police were investigating multiple shootings and a stabbing near the parade route Monday, 1010 WINS’ Steve Sandberg reported.

At least two people were shot, and a police officer suffered minor injuries while making an arrest, officials said. A man was shot in the leg and a woman was grazed in the head, but both are expected to survive, officials said. A slashing victim also suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

The rain did not dampen the spirits of New Yorkers who displayed a fierce sense of pride for the countries represented during the parade.

“They’re all very good but we know how to party in Barbados,” one reveler told CBS 2’s Janelle Burrell.

While parade goers took in the parade and enjoyed food from a variety of countries they were also served a heaping side dish of politics as mayoral candidates took an opportunity to get face time with voters ahead of Primary Day.

“I think we’re gonna get a very strong vote from the community and I think it’s one of the reasons why we’re going to do very well on primary day,” Bill deBlasio said.

Bill Thompson, John Liu, Anthony Weiner, and Christine Quinn were on hand as well and promised to keep fighting through September 10.